21. Letter To My Daughter
When I first held you in my arms,
You were so perfect and so small.
You are a full-grown woman now;
And I am proud, oh how!
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22. Why Do You Have To Grow Up?
What has happened to the days?
What has happened to the years?
Please let me for one last time
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23. A Day In June
Alone in my new garden where the swing set used to be,
I sat and tilled the fertile ground, preparing it for seed.
The patchy grass that used to grow between young feet at play,
Alas, to my new pastime in the dirt had given way.Featured Shared StoryThis is sooo heartfelt. It takes me back to my days of raising my children. It's a good thing we have the memories, as that's the only way we can capture all the good days we had with our...
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24. My Little Shadow
My little shadow, my little shadow, my little shadow and me
My little shadow was always one step behind, you see
My little shadow with her long blonde flowing hair
No matter how many times I looked, my little shadow was thereFeatured Shared StoryHow True, Enjoy that little shadow that is sure to leave you one day!!!!
If your lucky like me they will have a shadow you can enjoy!!! -
25. Between A Mother And A Daughter
You are in my thoughts every step of my way.
Although you are grown and far away,
I know when you're happy or having a bad day.
Just being your mom, I know your way.Featured Shared StoryThat was a beautiful poem. It put a smile on my face and a tear in my eye. It still amazes me that I still look at my daughter now at age 45 as I did the day she was born. My daughter also...
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26. Leaving Home
Give mother a hug
Father a kiss
The time has come
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27. To My Teenager
It's hard sometimes, when people are changing their lives
To understand each other or even talk
You are struggling right now for independenceFeatured Shared StoryGod gave us our children, not to control them but to bring them up in the way they would go - not necessarily our way. It is a very sad thing when that happens to you. It has happened to...
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28. You Will Always Be My "Little Girl"
I don't know what you're going through,
But I hope you understand,
I'm just trying to be your mum
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29. What Happened To The Happy Days?
What happened to the good old days?
Back when my life was full of joy and happiness?
Back when my world was a beautiful place to live?
Back when people loved one another and everyone smiled?Featured Shared StoryThe Good old days were the Best of all which it is just too bad that they're all gone today.
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30. A Young Woman
There comes a time in a young girl's life,
When she begins to start growing up.
It's a time when you need to let her go
And trust that she'll take the right path. -
31. Ebony Curls
I watch as she flaps her arms,
Pretends to fly.
With her optimistic charms,
Always asking why.
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